1976 South Carolina Gamecocks football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1976 South Carolina Gamecocks football Independent 6–5 Jim Carlen 2nd Richard Bell 2nd Williams–Brice Stadium The 1976 South Carolina Gamecocks football team represented the University of South Carolina as an independent during the 1976 NCAA Division I football season. Led by second-year head coach Jim Carlen, the Gamecocks compiled a record of 6–5. The team played its home games at Williams–Brice Stadium. After an upset over No. 16 Ole Miss, South Carolina was ranked No. 19 in the country, the program's highest ranking since 1971. It was also the first time the Gamecocks had been ranked in the top twenty in two consecutive seasons since 1959.South Carolina Gamecocks Poll History https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/south-carolina/polls.html 2024-09-30 College Football at Sports-Reference.com en However, the Gamecocks lost three of their last four games, and finished the season unranked.1976 South Carolina Gamecocks Schedule and Results https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/south-carolina/1976-schedule.html 2024-09-30 College Football at Sports-Reference.com en Schedule 1976 AP September 4 w Appalachian State Williams–Brice Stadium Columbia, SC 21–10 44,536 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/89987999/kickers-parker-runager-duel/ The Times and Democrat Kickers Parker, Runager duel September 5, 1976 December 3, 2021 Newspapers.com September 11 w y Georgia Tech Grant Field Atlanta, GA ABC 27–17 38,923 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-south-carolina-defense/139628727/ The Miami Herald South Carolina defense surprises Georgia Tech September 12, 1976 January 26, 2024 Newspapers.com September 18 w Duke Williams–Brice Stadium Columbia, SC 24–6 52,237 https://www.newspapers.com/article/salisbury-evening-post-gamecocks-down-du/139626036/ Salisbury Evening Post Gamecocks down Duke September 19, 1976 January 26, 2024 Newspapers.com September 25 l y Georgia 7 Sanford Stadium Athens, GA rivalry 12–20 59,925 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-tampa-tribune-bulldogs-rally-tip-ga/134272769/ The Tampa Tribune Bulldogs rally, tip Gamecocks September 26, 1976 October 29, 2023 Newspapers.com October 2 l y Baylor Baylor Stadium Waco, TX 17–18 34,500 https://www.newspapers.com/article/lubbock-avalanche-journal-south-carolina/139628827/ Lubbock Avalanche-Journal South Carolina struck by Bear miracle October 3, 1976 January 26, 2024 Newspapers.com October 9 w Virginia Williams–Brice Stadium Columbia, SC 35–7 47,239 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-herald-sun-roosters-rip-virginia-35/139628015/ Durham Sunday Herald Roosters rip Virginia, 35–7 October 10, 1976 January 26, 2024 Newspapers.com October 16 w Ole Miss 16 Williams–Brice Stadium Columbia, SC 10–7 53,079 https://www.newspapers.com/article/florence-morning-news-south-carolina-gam/134256289/ Florence Morning News South Carolina Gamecocks nip 14th ranked Ole Miss October 17, 1976 October 28, 2023 Newspapers.com October 23 l 19 Notre Dame 12 Williams–Brice Stadium Columbia, SC 6–13 56,721 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-charlotte-observer-3-brothers-irish/139628979/ The Charlotte Observer 3 brothers, Irish stop Gamecocks October 24, 1976 January 26, 2024 Newspapers.com October 30 w NC State Williams–Brice Stadium Columbia, SC 27–7 50,703 https://www.newspapers.com/article/florence-morning-news-gamecocks-trounce/139627433/ Florence Morning News Gamecocks trounce State, 27–7 October 31, 1976 January 26, 2024 Newspapers.com November 13 l 20 Wake Forest Williams–Brice Stadium Columbia, SC 7–10 49,779 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-news-and-observer-turnovers-aid-deac/139625459/ The News and Observer Turnovers aid Deacs in surprising victory November 14, 1976 January 26, 2024 Newspapers.com November 20 l y Clemson Memorial Stadium Clemson, South Carolina rivalry 9–28 54,129 Tigers upset USC, 28-9 The Greenville News Frank Vehorn November 21, 1976 1E https://www.newspapers.com/clip/36785204/tigers_upset_usc_289/ Newspapers.com 1976 Football Schedule Sports Reference LLC July 6, 2017 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/south-carolina/1976.html Roster 1976 South Carolina Gamecocks f 10 Jr Ronnie Bass QB y 65 So Danny Clancy C 66 Sr Steve Courson G y 76 So Mike Fralic T 75 Jr Stan James T 40 Jr Philip Logan WR 32 Sr Kevin Long Kevin Long (running back) RB y 41 Fr Zion McKinney WR y 78 Jr Jerome Provence T 61 Jr Tami Tarbush G 45 Jr Brad Thomas TE 33 Sr Clarence Williams Clarence Williams (running back, born 1955) RB y 71 Sr Charles Barber DT 80 Jr Scott Blackman DE 24 Sr Bill Currier DB y 57 Jr John Green LB 82 Sr Rus Mangari DE 50 Jr David Prezioso LB 25 So Rick Sanford DB y 54 Fr Tim Singleton LB 14 So Max Runager P y 15 Sr Steve Young K *Jim Carlen Team players in the NFL Player Position Round Pick NFL club Clarence Williams Running back 5 124 San Diego Chargers Steve Courson Guard 5 125 Pittsburgh Steelers Kevin Long Running back 7 195 New York Jets Bill Currier Safety 9 232 Houston Oilers References South Carolina Category:South Carolina Gamecocks football seasons South Carolina Gamecocks football